How to Clean an Oven in 5 Steps

The oven is a bit of a controversial appliance. Some use it only on special occasions. Others never turn off. Everyone, however, remembers it needs cleaning only when it starts working at half capacity. Or when it starts smelling funny.

Either way, the point remains. An oven needs a thorough scrub now and then, even if you only use it for Thanksgiving dinner. While outsourcing this task to University City residential cleaning companies is the best way to go about it, you can also DIY it in 5 simple steps if you know what to do. Read on!

What is the best way to clean the inside of the oven?

Similarly to refrigerator deep cleaning (or any other electric appliance, for that matter) the first thing you need to do is make sure that everybody’s safe throughout the ordeal:

• Unplug your oven. If you used it immediately before cleaning, let it cool all the way down;
• Use protection. Plenty of cleaning agents can be harsh on the skin, therefore, rubber gloves are a must;
• Keep pets away. Cleaning when you have pets is risky as they love tasting everything, including cleaning supplies. So, be sure to keep them away;
• Protect the floor. Before cleaning, line up the floor around the oven with old newspaper or towels. That way, detergents, and sticky crumbs won’t make a mess out of your flooring.

All right, preparation done! Now we can get to cleaning!

Racks first

Most ovens have removable racks, which need cleaning, too. A good way to do this is to spray both sides with a store-bought oven cleaner, put them in a large garbage bag, and let them sit for about 30 minutes. When you take them out you should be able to remove all grease and leftover food with a sponge or a rag. After that, all they need is a good rinse.

The Interior

Now that all the removable parts have been taken care of, you can focus on the interior. The first thing you want to do is remove all the loose burned crumbs. For this, it is best to use tissue paper or a napkin. 

After removing solid residue, it’s time to tend to the grease. You can use a store-bought cleaner or a mixture of baking soda, water, and a little detergent. Spray the inside of the oven and, again, let it sit for 15-30 minutes. Scrub thoroughly with a moist cloth and dry with a dry towel.

Oven door

Likely there is some kind of residue on the inside of your oven door. You can use the same product you used on the rest of the oven. Spray the door, let it rest for a while, and you should be able to wipe all the splatter away in no time.

Alternatively, you can use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth for extra shine. Just be sure to exercise caution as you can damage or scrape the oven if you’re scrubbing it too vigorously.

The Exterior 

When we are talking about the outside of the oven, you shouldn’t be too concerned. There is always less mess than on the inside. You can clean the outside of the oven door the same way as the inside.

As for the knobs, be sure not to spray the agent directly on them. You may not be able to clean all of it from the holes around the knobs. Rather, spray some on the cloth, and gently scrub the knobs.

Which University City residential cleaning companies offer great oven deep cleaning?

When you need to keep any part of your home and garage impeccable, Better Life Maids is the way to go. We are a top-rated University City housekeeping company, with a team of vetted cleaning experts who employ eco-friendly methods to keep your home healthy and pleasing.

If you’d rather go for a nice lunch on a Delmar Loop than spend hours cleaning, give us a call and you can relax and enjoy yourself while your home gets the prime treatment it deserves.